Boysterous

The other evening we were able to spend a fantastic night at Seattle Met's "Boysterous"at the Space Needle. We were able to sample a variety of oysters from seven different vendors, all while taking in views of the city and enjoying live music. I really enjoyed be able to try such fresh seafood and it once again made me realize what amazing access Seattle has to great food.

Hutch Holiday Gala

The Hutch Holiday Gala is the largest fundraiser benefitting the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Through this event alone, they were able to raise over four million dollars to fund cancer research. This black tie event featured a five course dinner, both a silent and live auction and late night dancing. We were astounded by the generosity of many people present and found the evening utterly inspiring. We could not help but feel for those who had lost members of their family due to cancer, particularly the ones who have lost children.

The lighting was what really what made the event space pop.

Party time

Due to Cameron's job we have the opportunity to attend many great events. This past week we were invited to attend Kemper Freeman's Construction Party. This is his version of a holiday party complete with an ice sculpture, an abundance of delicious food and a great excuse to get dressed up.

If I dare say so, the most handsome man at the party.

Light A Fire

Last week, we had the opportunity to attend the first ever Light A Fire Event in Seattle. We had the opportunity to mix and mingle with several interesting people and I left that evening utterly inspired to do more with my own life. The key note speaker, Renae Goettel, was this amazing young woman who has survived cancer, is blind, but just happens to run marathons and work for the Make A Wish foundation. This young woman had done more in her twenty something years than most do in a lifetime.

As I contemplate how to become a more productive, generous and community minded individual, I would encourage each of you to look inside yourself and see what you have to offer others. I am certain it is more than you ever realized. To read up on all the winners or just to get inspired by their stories, read here.

Downtown Seattle Rocks the Runway

Across the globe cities participated in Fashion Night Out and Seattle was no different. It was an after hours shopping extravaganza and fashion show of the Fall/Winter collections. Nordstrom, Eileen Fisher, Macy's, Baby and Co. and many other retailers participated in a runway show in the middle of Pacific Place. There was food from the many restaurants in the mall and surrounding area, fun people watching and loads in inspiration as to what to wear this season.

SLU Block Party and Best Burger Competition

One of the perks of Cameron's new job is that he is more "in the know" of all the fun happenings around Seattle. Last Friday, his work cohosted a Best Burger Competition at the South Lake Union Block Party. I had the opportunity to join in on the fun and we were able to sample sliders from places like Blue Moon Burger, Lunchbox Laboratory, Whole Foods, SeaStar and Brave Horse Tavern. Our personal favorite was the Mushroom burger, but I will have to admit it had an unfair advantage because anything with arugula I instantly consider a cut above. The fried cheese curd hamburger rallied for a solid second place in my book as the tastiest.

Cranes are ever present in the growing South Lake Union area.

The "Dirty Hippy" burger. I believe it was both vegan and vegetarian, but most spell bounding were the edible flowers atop the bun.

 Fried cheese curd atop a patty....who would have thought.

 The delectable mushroom burger.

 The chicken burger.

What would a night of stuffing ourselves with tasty sliders be without washing it down with a trio of Top Pot Doughnuts. Good enough for the President, good enough for me.